US EditionFencer shares perspective on forfeiting match against transgender opponent and facing consequences
- Stephanie Turner, a women's fencer, forfeited her match against a transgender opponent, Redmond Sullivan, at the Cherry Blossom Open, taking a knee in protest instead.
- Turner was disqualified and expelled from the tournament following her refusal to compete, despite warnings of potential consequences.
- Turner claimed that USA Fencing has ignored women's views on the participation of transgender athletes in the sport, stating, 'I knew what I had to do because USA Fencing had not been listening to women’s objections.'
- Turner's protest has garnered support on social media from figures like Riley Gaines and Megyn Kelly, who commended her decision.
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Women's Fencer Takes a Knee in Protest, Refuses to Face Trans Opponent: 'This is a Man'
Women's fencer Stephanie Turner refused a match against a transgender opponent at the Cherry Blossom Open in Maryland this past weekend. The post Women’s Fencer Takes a Knee in Protest, Refuses to Face Trans Opponent: ‘This is a Man’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Stephanie Turner Expelled After Protest Against Trans Opponent
At the Cherry Blossom Open in Maryland, women’s fencer Stephanie Turner refused to compete against transgender athlete Redmond Sullivan. Turner, 31, took a knee in protest before the bout, stating, “I am a woman, and this is a man, and this is a women’s tournament.” Turner had anticipated facing Sullivan upon reviewing the competition pools the night before. Despite participating in four bouts earlier that day, she felt compelled to act during h…
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